Analyzing Bradbury’s Style in Chapter 1 Opening writing Plot review Item review.

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Analyzing Bradbury’s Style in Chapter 1 Opening writing Plot review Item review

Opening Writing After reading “Teens spend a 'mind-boggling' 9 hours a day using media, report says,” respond in two ways. – First, what is your knee-jerk reaction to the study’s findings? – Second, in what ways does the study connect to what you have read thus far in the novel?

Plot Review of Chapter 1 Before we can analyze the text, we need a firm understanding of the plot: Boys: List the significant events with page numbers from pages 3-35 Girls: List the significant events with pages numbers from pages 35-67

Style Analysis Item Review 1.Diction = a few selections needed 2.Pace = 3.Tone = word list on website 4.Figures of Speech = at least two selections 5.Dialogue = two people talking 6.Point of View = 7.Character Development =

Example

Your Analysis Choose five of the seven items that we have discussed thus far in your analysis. – Five items equals five paragraphs. – This is not an essay. It is a collection of lenses. – The assignment is due at the beginning of class next time. – Each paragraph is worth 10 points 5 points for completion (all facets) Up to five points for accuracy and effectiveness

Paragraph Organization Topic sentence with term, and author or title Plot of scene for analysis Quote from text with citation Explain how quoted selection reveals style/what it does/ what it shows Explain how this element and Bradbury’s use of it are shaping the text.